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Patent CA-2520969-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for providing educational and/or advertising materials
Inventor: PRESKILL DAVID
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A system and method for receiving content in a network including a cellular device (10). The content may include educational materials and/or advertising.  The cellular device (10) may be used to answer one or more questions that are related to the educational materials whereby successfully answering the one or more questions serves to earn continuing education credits. Advertising materials may be redeemed with a retailer to earn rewards, such as discounts, samples, cellular minutes, etc.
Patent CA-2522803-A1 (CA)
Title: Substituted pyrimidinones and pyrimidinthiones as crf antagonists
Inventor: VERHOEST PATRICK ROBERT
IPC: A61K31/513
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyrimidinone and pyrimidithione derivatives that bind with high affifnity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS  disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety disorders, and depression and stress related disorders.
Patent CA-2524000-A1 (CA)
Title: Real-time contemporaneous multimodal imaging and spectroscopy uses thereof
Inventor: PALCIC BRANKO
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: The present invention comprises an optical apparatus, methods and uses for real-time (video-rate) multimodal imaging, for example, contemporaneous measurement of white light reflectance, native tissue autofluorescence and near infrared images with an endoscope. These principles may be applied to various optical apparati such as microscopes, endoscopes, telescopes, cameras etc. to view or analyze the interaction of light with objects such as planets, plants, rocks, animals, cells, tissue, proteins, DNA, semiconductors, etc.  Multi-band spectral images may provide morphological data such as surface structure of lung tissue whereas chemical make-up, sub-structure and other object characteristics may be deduced from spectral signals related to reflectance or light radiated (emitted) from the object such as luminescence or fluorescence, indicating endogenous chemicals or exogenous substances such as dyes employed to enhance visualization, drugs, therapeutics or other agents. Accordingly, one embodiment of the present invention discusses simultaneous white light reflectance and fluorescence imaging. Another embodiment describes the addition of another reflectance imaging modality (in the near-IR spectrum). Input (illumination) spectrum, optical modulation, optical processing, object interaction, output spectrum, detector configurations, synchronization, image processing and display are discussed for various applications.
Patent CA-2527359-A1 (CA)
Title: Cigarette wrapper with printed catalyst
Inventor: GEDEVANISHVILI SHALVA
IPC: A24C5/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A wrapper for a smoking article includes a web; and a patterned deposit on at least a portion of one surface of the wrapper, wherein the patterned deposit comprises catalyst particles. The patterned deposit can include a nanoparticle catalyst that is capable of catalyzing the conversion of a constituent gas component in the mainstream and/or sidestream smoke of the smoking article.  The constituent gas component can be carbon monoxide and/or nitric oxide and the catalyst particles can be iron oxide. Also provided is a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod having a wrapper formed around the tobacco rod, the wrapper including a patterned deposit on at least a portion of one surface of the wrapper. A method of making the wrapper and a method of making a smoking article utilizing the wrapper are also provided.
Patent CA-2529200-A1 (CA)
Title: Soft-metal electromechanical component and method making same
Inventor: PAGE SCOTT K
IPC: H01F41/02
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A three dimensional soft magnetic metal mass suitable for milling is formed wrapping soft magnetic metal ribbon (10) into a three dimensional shape and then applying adhesive to the three dimensional shape. The adhesive permeates the three dimensional shape. The adhesive is then cured. If the soft magnetic metal mass is made as a toroid (18), then it could be processed into an electro-mechanical component (60). The electro-mechanical component would then be suitable for use in very high frequency electric motors.
Patent CA-2529560-A1 (CA)
Title: Brazing filler metal sheet and method for production thereof
Inventor: YOSHIZAWA HIROKI
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 2003-12-26
Abstract: A method for producing a brazing metal sheet, which comprises preparing a powder having a chemical composition for the brazing metal sheet from one ty pe of powder or through mixing two or more types of powder having different compositions, and subjecting the resultant powder to powder rolling, to form a sheet. A brazing metal sheet produced by the method exhibits improved handli ng characteristics.
Patent CA-2530718-A1 (CA)
Title: Capsule endoscope and capsule endoscope system
Inventor: MORI TAKESHI
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: There is provided a capsule endoscope with less load and low power consumption with respect to signal processing specific to an imaging device. The capsule endoscope includes a storage unit (208) that stores signal processing data necessary for signal processing specific to the imaging device (125) of the capsule endoscope, and a transmitting unit (142) that transmits the signal processing data stored in the storage unit. The signal processing data is a value acquired before shipment of the capsule endoscope. The signal processing data is one of data of a white balance coefficient, data of an image of a chart for color signal processing which is taken by the imaging device, data indicating the address of a defective pixel of the imaging device, and data indicating the offset value of the photoelectric conversion characteristic of a CMOS image sensor. The transmitting unit transmits the signal processing data together with imaged data taken by the imaging device.
Patent CA-2532899-A1 (CA)
Title: Manual probe carriage system and method of using the same
Inventor: MALL WAHEED TONY
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A probe support carriage for use during probing an electrical device includes a body (250), means for supporting and positioning the body (250), a plurality of flux sensors and a position sensor. The body (250) has a first end (252) and a second end (256). The plurality of flux sensors are operatively connected to the body (250).  Each flux sensor includes a probe (100) having a core and a coil. The core includes a material having high initial permeability and high resistivity characteristics. The probe (100) is adapted to being supported so that a sensing portion of the core is maintained in a contact-free spaced relationship between a predetermined surface of the electrical device and the sensing portion of the core. The position sensor is adapted to determine position along a longitudinal axis of the electrical device.
Patent CA-2534754-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: This invention relates to a reaming tool for use in a subterranean well bore, the tool having axially spaced apart first and second reaming stages. 2-stage underreamers have been proposed in which the bodies of the upper and lower stages are releasably secured to each other by way of a threaded interconnection. Whilst such an arrangement considerably assists the manufacture of the tools it suffers from the disadvantage that very close manufacturing tolerances are necessary if, when the upper and lower body parts are screwed together, the blades on the upper and lower parts are to end up at exactly the correct angular position relative to each other. Further, the presence of a screwthreaded joint between the upper and lower stages of the tool reduces the strength of the body as compared with the strength of a unitary body.
Patent CA-2536989-A1 (CA)
Title: Lawsonia intracellularis subunit vaccine
Inventor: VERMEIJ PAUL
IPC: C07K14/195
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates i.a. to nucleic acid sequences encoding novel Lawsonia intracellularis proteins. It furthermore relates to DNA fragments, recombinant DNA molecules and live recombinant carriers comprising these sequences. Also it relates to host cells comprising such nucleic acid sequences, DNA fragments, recombinant DNA molecules and live recombinant carriers. Moreover, the invention relates to proteins encoded by these nucleotide sequences and to their use for the manufacturing of vaccines. The invention also relates to vaccines for combating Lawsonia intracellularis infections and methods for the preparation thereof. Finally the invention relates to diagnostic tests for the detection of Lawsonia intracellularis DNA, the detection of Lawsonia intracellularis antigens and of antibodies against Lawsonia intracellularis.
Patent CA-2539743-A1 (CA)
Title: Snowmobile track suspension
Inventor: VISSCHER PETER
IPC: B62D55/108
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A rear track suspension for a snowmobile having a single resilient element for biasing both the front and rear arms. The slide rail is permitted to pitch between first and second pitching constraints in response to terrain obstacles in a gradual manner as the motion constraints are approached. This reduces jarring of the rider when the pitching constraints are met. Suspension compression exhibits an initial falling rate motion ratio, followed by a constant rate motion ratio, followed by a rising rate motion ratio. This U-shaped motion ratio profile advantageously provides cushioning upon landing along with a resistance to bottoming out of the suspension upon full compression. The result is an improved ride without sacrificing suspension performance.
Patent CA-2540923-A1 (CA)
Title: Water-in-silicone emulsion compositions
Inventor: BARKOVIC SYLVIA
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof.
Patent CA-2541899-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for producing hydrocarbons and oxygen-containing compounds, from biomass
Inventor: GOLUBKOV IGOR
IPC: C12P/
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A method which can be used in fermenting carbohydrate substrates of plant origin for producing C1-C5 alcohols, and for synthesis of higher alcohols, and other oxygen-containing compounds. Since C6 and higher alcohols are not obtainable by a direct biochemical route, it is proposed to synthesize these using known chemical reactions, wherein the raw material for synthesis is biogas and lower C2-C5 alcohols obtained by the inventive method wherein the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, or a mixture thereof, optionally obtained from yeast autolysate, is used as a biocatalyst at the stage of fermentation. It is also proposed to use wasters of C2-C5 alcohols production for obtaining biogas. The method offers a solution to the following problems:  to considerably increase the yield of C2-C5 alcohols in fermentation of carbohydrate substrates; to increase by 1.5-2.0 times the productivity of the fermentation in terms of C2-C5 alcohols production; to utilize the protein-containing waste for C2-C5 alcohols production, to reach highest efficiency of biomass utilization in producing higher oxygen-containing compounds and hydrocarbons.
Patent CA-2542998-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MORRIS MARY M
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: Published without an Abstract
Patent CA-2547633-A1 (CA)
Title: Hydronopol derivatives as agonists on human orl1 receptors
Inventor: JASSERAND DANIEL
IPC: C07D221/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a group of hydronopol derivatives which are agonists on human ORL1 (nociceptin) receptors. The invention also relates to the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmacologically active amount of at least one of these novel hydronopol derivatives as an active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders in which ORL1 receptors are involved. The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (1) wherein the symbols have the meanings as given in the description.
Patent CA-2549997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CARPENTER WALTER L
IPC: A61M60/849
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit employed during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery performs gas exchange, heat transfer, and microemboli filtering functions in a way as to conserve volume, to reduce setup and change out times, to eliminate a blood reservoir, and to substantially reduce blood-air interface. Blood from the patient or prime solution is routed through an air removal device that is equipped with air sensors for detection of air. An active air removal controller removes detected air from blood in the air removal device. A disposable circuit support module is used to mount the components of the disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit in close proximity and in a desirable spatial relationship to optimize priming and use of the disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit. A reusable circuit holder supports the disposable circuit support module in relation to a prime solution source, the active air removal controller and other components.
Patent CA-2551321-A1 (CA)
Title: Distance measuring device, distance measuring method and distance measuring program
Inventor: IRITANI TADAMITSU
IPC: G01S13/36
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A transmission unit (20) emits an electromagnetic wave having the same frequency f as an output signal from a sending unit (12) in a direction of a measurement axis (x-axis). A detecting unit (30) performs synchronous detection on a reflected wave (R) detected by a directional coupler (32) by an in-phase signal and a quadrature signal of the transmission signal, and by extracting DC component from the detection signal, detects the in-phase component (I(f)) and quadrature component (Q(f))of the reflected wave (R). An analysis signal generating unit (42) mixes the in-phase component (I(f)) and quadrature component (Q(f)) of the reflected wave (R) and signals (I0(f), Q0(f)), having periodicity corresponding to a prescribed distance (d0), and using only one of the resulting side bands, generates an analysis signal (p(f).  Fourier transform unit (44) finds distance to the object of measurement from a profile (P(x)) obtained by Fourier transform of the analysis signal (p(f)).
Patent CA-2553525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLEIN DARRELL L
IPC: B65B3/04
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A fuel fill system includes a funnel (18, 70) having an inlet port (20) configured to receive a nozzle (22) from an external fuel source, a fuel filler tube (16) coupled to an outlet port (24) of the funnel (18, 70), and a vapor recirculation tube (30) coupled to the funnel. Fuel vapor entering the funnel (18, 70) from the vapor recirculation tube (30) is directed toward the outlet port (24) at a first angle less than 90~ from a longitudinal axis (34) of the funnel (18, 70). The fuel vapor entering the funnel (18, 70) may also be directed at a second angle less than 90~ from a line (50) tangent to an inner surface of the funnel (18, 70) at a point where fuel vapor enters the funnel. The second angle is in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (34) of the funnel (18, 70).
Patent CA-2555742-A1 (CA)
Title: Desiccant bottle cap
Inventor: BRUNK FRED S
IPC: B03C3/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The desiccant bottle cap (10) includes a cap structure (12) and a desiccant material (14) adhered thereto. The desiccant bottle cap (10) is preferably used to cover a medicine bottle so that the efficiency of the medicine disposed therein will not be impaired by moisture resulting from humid air entering the bottle. In one embodiment, the desiccant bottle cap (10) includes a bottle cap and a desiccant packet (22) affixed to an interior surface thereof. In another embodiment, the desiccant bottle cap includes a bottle cap, a bottle cap liner adhered to an interior surface of the bottle cap, and a desiccant packet adhered to a top surface of the desiccant liner. In yet another embodiment, loose desiccant material or a disk of desiccant material is sandwiched between a bottle cap liner and a porous material to create a bottle cap insert for removable insertion into a bottle cap.
Patent CA-2555808-A1 (CA)
Title: Injection molding process for forming a retroreflector
Inventor: IATAN GEORGE
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: An injection process for forming a retroreflector on a matrix mold having a plurality of prisms that each define a cavity. The process includes the steps of a) injecting a first layer of plastic on the matrix mold for partially filling up each prism up to a predetermined uniform thickness so as to define a recessed portion corresponding with each cavity of the prisms; and b) injecting a second layer of plastic onto of the first layer, the second layer filling up the recessed portion defined in each cavity of the prisms so that second layer defines a flat portion on an exterior side of the second layer.
Patent CA-2558500-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for storing heat energy
Inventor: HOLLIS STEPHEN
IPC: F28F21/02
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for storing heat energy in a body of graphite at an elevated temperature are disclosed. The method comprises heating an inner region of a body of graphite when it is required to store the heat energy and recovering the heat by way of a heat exchanger, when the energy is required to be used. The apparatus is suitable for the storage of renewable energy and electric energy obtainable from off peak periods of supply.
Patent CA-2559291-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COOK JAMES C II
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A switch-type power converter comprising an FET switch operating in a variable duty cycle mode under the control of a Unitrode 3846 integrated circuit controller. Indications of excess input voltage and reverse battery connections are provided by circuits including an element which permanently changes state. A cooling tan mounted on a finned heat sink is operated in a variable speed mode. A single thermistor sensor provides inputs to both the fan speed control and a thermal shutdown circuit connected to shut clown the gate drives to the FET switch in the event of a high temperature condition. another shutdown function is provided in response to an input overvoltage condition by way of an operational amplifier.  The converter uses foldback for short circuit protection and is compatible with microprocessor units to selectively provide multiple output voltage levels.
Patent CA-2560505-A1 (CA)
Title: Machine a effeuiller
Inventor: SINGY ALEXANDRE
IPC: A23N15/00
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: La machine à effeuiller comporte un bâti (1) qui comporte un logement circulaire (9) dans lequel sont montés tournants un couteau (5) et une turbi ne à pâle (10) qui sont montés sur un axe (6) lui-même actionné par un moteur (7). Une plaque à ouvertures (3) est montée sur le bâti et sur le couteau. L a plaque à ouvertures comporte des ouvertures (4) qui sont parallèles entre elles. Un aspirateur (15) est monté sur un manchon (11) qui est monté dans l e côté du bâti. La plante à effeuiller est posée sur la plaque à ouvertures lo rs de l'effeuillage.
Patent CA-2561091-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAH MUMTAZ
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: Cutter apparatus comprises a maneuverable body having an upper part (10) adapted for control and a lower part (11) in the form of a horse shoe shaped slider. The parts are connected by a ploughshare shaped blade holder (13) which is attached to the lower part (11) and extends into the upper part to present a cutting edge (15) towards the direction of motion of the body.  Protrusions (17, 18) are provided on a lower face of the upper part (10) to guide paper between the parts and present and tension the paper to the cutting edge (15). Notches (19, 20) in the lower part (11) enable the body to follow a straight edge or template.
Patent CA-2565525-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic lock box using a biometric identification device
Inventor: FISHER SCOTT R
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: An improved electronic lock box system is provided for more secure control over the accessibility of a secure compartment in the electronic lock box, which is typically used to store a dwelling key. The new system uses biometric identification sensors to determine if the correct, authorized user is attempting to access the secure compartment of the electronic lock box. In one embodiment, the biometric identification sensor uses thermal scanning to detect a person's fingerprint pattern. This is compared to previously stored (enrollment) biometric identification information/data, and if the "live" (observed) biometric identification information/data sufficiently correlates to the stored enrollment biometric identification information/data, access will be granted.
Patent CA-2565934-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PHILIPPE RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de réapprovisionnement d'items comportant des étiquettes d'identification par radiofréquence. Le système comprend une base de données, un lecteur d'identification par radiofréquence pour lire des étiquettes et un ordinateur. L'ordinateur comprend des moyens pour déclencher un réapprovisionnement lorsque les identifiants reçus dans la base de données atteignent un nombre prédéterminé, lorsque le laps de temps depuis qu'un premier identifiant a été reçu dans la base de données atteint une durée prédéterminée ou lorsqu'au moins un des identifiants reçus dans la base de données est associé une catégorie critique. Le lecteur est connecté à l'ordinateur par un lien réseau. Le lecteur comprend une antenne, un module de communication par radiofréquence, connecté à l'antenne, et une interface pour convertir les instructions et les identifiants transitant entre l'ordinateur et le module de communication par radiofréquence, via le lien réseau.
Patent CA-2567322-A1 (CA)
Title: Push back fastener
Inventor: GLOVAK DAN
IPC: F16B5/12
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A fastener is provided for attaching a first member to a second member. The fastener includes a head, a shank having a first end abutting the head and an opposing second end. An entry guide extends out from the second end of the shank for guiding the fastener into engagement with the second member. An alignment rod extends out from the entry guide for aligning the fastener with the second member. The fastener also includes at least one wing extending out from the shank for engaging the second member and urging the second member into constant engagement with the entry guide.
Patent CA-2567939-A1 (CA)
Title: Chiral phosphorus compounds
Inventor: RIMKUS AUDRIUS
IPC: C07F9/53
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A process for the stereoselective preparation of a P-chiral four-co-ordinated phosphorus compound, the process comprising reacting a first reactant selected from the group consisting of a chiral alcohol, chiral amine or chiral thiol, with a second reactant comprising a P-chiral three-co-ordinated phosphorus compound, in the presence of an electrophile.
Patent CA-2568968-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EBISAWA YOSHIMITSU
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a main apparatus of a communication system includes a storing unit that stores transmission times between each of a plurality of terminals and each of a plurality of conference apparatuses, to be associated with the plurality of terminals including a conference-holding terminal; a selecting unit that selects a conference apparatus among the plurality of conference apparatus which is least in the sum of the associated transmission times; and a notifying unit that notifies an conference ID of the selected conference apparatus to the plurality of terminals.